Bear Facts October 20, 2010

Native to New Jersey, Black Bears are the largest land mammals in the state. They were wiped out a century ago by habitat destruction and indiscriminate killing. Today they are thriving in the northwestern part of the state and their range is expanding to the south and east. Michelle Ruggerio from the NJ DEP Endangered and Nongame species program will present bear facts: a summary of the history of Black Bear in New Jersey, and a look to the future of Black Bears in New Jersey.